Hügelkultur Raised Beds

[NanaK]

I did hear the flowers are edible. I’ll see how my husband likes them first. He’s a good sport at trying new things.

This gave me a laugh this morning!

 

[DuckLady]

This gave me a laugh this morning!

Well, if I get sick, who’s going to water the garden and more importantly, feed the cats and be the house elf??

 

[DuckLady]

So I tried a nasturtium flower. It really didn’t have any taste, but had a pleasant feel. Apparently you make pesto with it. How colorful would that be?

 

[Sally PB]

But nasturtiums are so pretty!

They are hard to grow here in NC because of our heat and humidity. I have grown them early spring but they don't last long for me.

You do know they are edible?? To me the leaves have a peppery taste but I've never tried the flowers. You can add them to salads.

I've never eaten nasturtium leaves, but I've had some of the red flowers. I swear it had a cinnamon taste to it.

 

[DuckLady]

How’s everyone’s gardens doing?

I picked our first few half ripe tomatoes. I don’t trust the crows. I have more peas, radishes, dill, salad onions, carrots and turnips planted. Strawberries, green beans and cukes are coming on well.

Not too sure about the turnips. My sweet aunt told me they are delicious and sweet eaten raw. The only other time I grew them, they smelled like feet, but I’ll try them again. She’ll hear about it if they end up being toe-nips again.